In a recent town hall meeting ahead of the planned Saba Saba protests, former Runyenjes MP Njeru Kathangu stated that today's youth protests in Kenya are motivated by economic necessity rather than ideology.

• July 7, 1990 marked the original Saba Saba movement advocating for democracy.
• Kathangu emphasized that current demonstrations call for accountability, social justice, and an end to police brutality.
• Participants in the meeting warned against the excessive use of force by police and the government, highlighting discontent with the rising cost of living.